The Runner Up

I never realized just how much I missed this.

This, talking to Ash like this, being with her like this. Seeing her finally up and about again filled me with a euphoria I can't even begin to describe. Until the sun comes up, I just want to be here with her and just simply forget about everything else. 

"A gift for Master…" She mused quietly to herself, looking quite the adorable sight in her diligence. "This would prove quite the predicament, indeed. Hmm…"

Would have loved to tease and taunt, drop in hints that don't actually mean anything, but then I heard her yawning, saw the look in her eyes slightly succumbing to exhaustion, and I was once again painfully reminded that all good things must eventually come to an end.

"I see someone didn't sleep a wink today," I remarked. "Why don't you go and sleep on it, huh? Maybe an idea will come to you, then."